The Daily Digest
Former GOP Gov. Arne Carlson announced this morning that he's backing Tom Horner's campaign for governor. Carlson and Horner, with the Independence Party, will travel parts of the state today to discuss the endorsement. The endorsement doesn't come as a huge surprise since Carlson has been off the GOP reservation for quite some time. It does, however, give Horner greater credibility among GOP moderates.
The endorsement comes one day after the Star Tribune wrote that Republican Tom Emmer doesn't have a lock on the business vote.
Louisiana Republican Governor Bobby Jindal will be in Minnesota today to raise money for Emmer's campaign. Former President Bill Clinton will be in town tomorrow to raise money for Democrat Mark Dayton.
On Friday, Emmer said he wouldn't make cuts to education funding if he's elected. He made the comments at a debate before school leaders. Listen to the full debate here.
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The DFL leaning Take Action Minnesota announced last night that it was backing Dayton's campaign for governor.
The PoliGraph says Dayton's claim on public workers is on target.
The Human Rights Campaign is looking to counter Target's donation to MNForward.
Race for Congress
The 6th District candidates key in on tax issues.
Race for the Legislature
The Pi Press takes a look at the battle to control the Minnesota Legislature.
Congress
House Minority Leader John Boehner says the House GOP is flexible on President Obama's tax cut plan.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar aims to give the FDA more power when it comes to food safety.
DFL Sen. Al Franken attended a field hearing on schools on the White Earth Reservation.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison appeared on Face the Nation.
Under the Dome
Despite a $6 billion shortfall, the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis are banking on state aid in their budget plans.